Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Hardware module for adding functionality to television using mechanical and wireless links
- Patent Title (中): 使用机械和无线链路为电视添加功能的硬件模块
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Application No.: US11856971Application Date: 2007-09-18
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Publication No.: US07992184B2Publication Date: 2011-08-02
- Inventor: Tohru Doumuki
- Applicant: Tohru Doumuki
- Applicant Address: JP Tokyo US NJ Park Ridge
- Assignee: Sony Corporation,Sony Electronics Inc.
- Current Assignee: Sony Corporation,Sony Electronics Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: JP Tokyo US NJ Park Ridge
- Agent John L. Rogitz
- Main IPC: H04N7/16
- IPC: H04N7/16
Abstract:
A set-box (SBB) is advanced into a receptacle on the rear of a TV to add functionality to the TV. Digital video information is conveyed from the SBB to the TV using respective HDMI connectors on the SBB and TV that mechanically engage each other, whereas bi-directional control information is passed wirelessly between the SBB and TV.
Public/Granted literature
- US20090077607A1 HARDWARE MODULE FOR ADDING FUNCTIONALITY TO TELEVISION USING MECHANICAL AND WIRELESS LINKS Public/Granted day:2009-03-19
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